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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
4
A Commercial Tribune despatch reports May stock trading down from last year with total 10,085,000 shares and bond activity falling. Sugar refiners raise prices, while talks suggest Arbuckle and American may settle their coffee dispute, ending the price war and signaling possible joint ventures.
Washington June 1 The weekly statement of the public debt reports a total debt of 1 122 608 811 dollars less cash in the Treasury at May 31 1900 a monthly decrease of 2 193 274 dollars due to bond redemptions The record breaks down interest bearing debts 1 026 482 990 dollars non interest bearing 390 727 470 dollars certificates and Treasury notes 729 584 179 dollars cash in Treasury reserves 150 000 000 dollars trust funds 729 584 179 dollars general fund 113 355 229 dollars in National bank depositories 1 104 261 826 dollars with a net cash balance in the Treasury of 295 783 529 dollars.
The Congress gold mine sixty miles north of Phoenix was sold for 1.5 million dollars to a New York syndicate led by Warner Miller and John Mackay. The first payment of 200000 was made today with final payment due within a year. The mine has long been a leading Arizona gold producer, yielding up to 75000 monthly to its owners.
The Comptroller of the Currency reports May 31 1900 totals show National bank notes at 300 488 889 dollars up 58 424 335 for the year and 15 210 563 for the month. Bond backed circulation stands at 263 089 117 up 56 783 163 yearly and 17 021 956 monthly. Lawful money backed circulation is 37 399 772 up 1 641 172 for the year and down 1 811 392 for the month. Registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes total 276 829 990 and 93 853 580 to secure public deposits.
Clarke Fluid Company of Cincinnati opens with 15000 dollars capital stock led by J. H. Clarke and partners. Protestant Home for Working Boys of Cincinnati is incorporated with five organizers. Other new incorporations include Crown Casting Company Marietta with 50000 dollars, J. M. Kerr Company Gallipolis with 20000 dollars, P. C. O'Brien Company Cleveland with 60000 dollars, and Massillon Bottle and Glass Company Massillon with 40000 dollars.
The American Steel and Wire Company announced a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on its preferred stock payable July 2, and the already declared 1 percent on the common stock will be paid on that date.
Harrisburg dated June 1 reports The Times Company of Philadelphia the recent purchaser of The Times newspaper formerly controlled by the estate of Frank McLaughlin has raised capital stock from 100000 to 700000. Charles F. Kindred formerly general agent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad in this city heads the new company.
Magdeburg reports the German Sugar Trust begins operations today. Refineries withdraw all market offers and plan no further sales for twelve days before the trust sets prices for home trade.
The May 1900 monthly Mint report shows total U S coinage of 11,569,063 dollars produced at the national mints. Gold 252,000, silver 8,171,000, minor coins 146,063.
A group of prominent St. Louis businessmen arrived in the city after fleeing to escape being listed as Deputy Sheriffs. They say they will stay away until streetcar troubles are settled.
The Lagoon opens tomorrow with two vaudeville shows at 4 and 8 p.m. The program features the Musical Johnstons Weston and Allen Walker Sisters Empire Comedy Quartet Kilpatrick and a wheel stunt by Kilpatrick riding down 100 steps. Music by three bands and direct streetcar service from Fountain Square accompany the event.
Prof Bartholomew and his Equine Company present two daily exhibitions at Chester Park over the next two weeks. The show features living pictures with five sets of scenery and includes Lady Annte, the mystery horse said to respond to audience commands and understand over 400 English words. Seats are on sale at Hawley’s, 410 Vine Street.
A large crowd is expected at Coney tomorrow for an elaborate amusement program. Highlights include high class vaudeville shows, concerts by the Cincinnati Full Military Band, and Deave's royal English marionettes at the roller skating rink.
Last night a strong crowd attended the Zoo concert despite threatening weather. Conductor Weber presented a new program with a noted cornet solo by E. E. Nickerson who received several encores. The Zoo will hold concerts as advertised rain or shine to seat 2,000 under the clubhouse roof. Tomorrow features Singers Day with a 300 voice chorus and a grand promenade by Weber's Superior Military Band.
A syndicate of Vermilye and Co plus Halgarton & Co admits forming to take over the Toledo St Louis Kansas City Railroad first mortgage bonds held by the Reorganization Committee. Bonds worth over 9 million with 6 percent interest are not to be sold below 130, with the syndicate holding an option at that price. If sold, a reorganization plan will be issued by new owners as bond prices rise on the Stock Exchange.
The International Association of Railway Surgeons elected officers yesterday in Detroit. President is Dr. H. L. Getz of Marshalltown Iowa. First Vice President Dr. B. P. Brodie of Detroit. Secretary Dr. Louis J. Mitchell of Chicago. Treasurer Dr. Eugene R. Lewis of Kansas City. The Nominating Committee recommended Milwaukee for the next annual convention.
Telegram message reports the death of S. H. H. Clarke in Asheville North Carolina at age and notes he was at one time General Manager of the Missouri Pacific succeeding Hoxey during the big railway strike and later of the Union Pacific from which he resigned due to ill health.
A Grand Hotel meeting of the Committee of General Arrangements outlined plans for hosting representatives of the Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter of the United States, who convene on September 25. Nine members attended, including Judge O. P. Sherman as chair and Levi C. Goodale secretary, with several past grand high priests listed.
Julius Engelke a Main street leather merchant and Board of Control member is rumored as a possible Republican candidate for County Commissioner to succeed President George Linnemann. Linnemann plans to seek renomination and re election and notes his record and popularity as his strength.
Columbus Ohio June 1 State Mine Inspector Ricison announced the retention of J P Davis of Dell Roy as inspector for the Sixth District.
The House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate trusts. The roll call fanned party lines, with 154 yeas and 131 nays, short of the two-thirds needed. Debate highlighted partisan divisions and attacks on trust prosecutions led by Ohio and New Jersey figures.
Representative Levy of New York introduced a bill to move from the Commissioner General for the United States to the Paris Exposition of 1900 the power to employ experts and to disperse funds. The Commissioner General would report monthly on staff by occupation and salary, with the results of the exposition to be prepared under the Secretary of State.
The Twenty-sixth District School Cumminsville celebrated Parents Day with the First Regiment Band performances. L. C. Keller and Dr. Boone spoke, children performed, and a lawn fete followed. Citizens donated 700 dollars in gold to the school fund.
Wingna Lodge K of P hosted a reception and banquet at South Mill street hall with reps from Hartwell Sharon Carthage Milton Lodges. Joseph E. Smith entertained the Grand Lodge officers. A. M. Vorhis gave welcome, Tatrow responded. three candidates received Knight Rank before a banquet. Grand officers accompanied Tatrow, including Brown Ringold Tucker Douglass Sutphen Butterfield Kennedy Taylor and W F Taylor.
The local Musicians Protective Association names Joseph N. Weber and Jacob Schmalz to attend the fifth annual American Federation of Musicians convention in Philadelphia next week. Jacob Schmalz, National Secretary, notes twenty five delegates from several cities will form a party Sunday headed by Owen Miller of St. Louis. Local No. 40 Baltimore will host a reception upon arrival, led by George Nachman. Schmalz highlights a prosperous year with twenty one locals chartered and seven pending. The Navy has canceled the Marine Band engagement in Pittsburgh. House passes Joint Resolution No. 33 to bar government employees from competing with civilians. Senate pending.
Joseph Mullen chief engineer at the Frigid Ice plant in Newport fell from a high water tank while repairing the top, struck his head on the brick floor, skull fractured, and died. He had recently moved to Newport from Louisville. police notified his family in Falls City. wife arrived last night.
The Junior Order U A M Brighton Council No. 824 gathered with many members and friends. Lincoln Commandery No. 8 Uniform Bank attended in formation as they entered the council chamber. Several membership applications were received. Officers for the last half term were elected: Isaac Bogart, Councillor. Wm Cunningham, Vice Councillor. Charles Becker, Assistant Recording Secretary. Jonah Williams, Conductor. Ed Bakes, Warden. Phil Doerr, Inside Sentinel. The newly elected Councillor resigned as trustee, and State Councilor J Moore of Texas and State Deputies Dr. Robert and Geo W. Hurst visited and spoke.
Edward Malone suffered a head wound while assisting with heavy machinery at the Globe Wernicke plant in Norwood. Garrett Gaines faces a peace bond issue after threats, and warrants go out for contractors McCarty Bros and George Schiear for failing to place lights on street obstructions. Charles V Mescher vows to fight his case.
Local Cigar Makers No. 4 nominated officers at last night’s meeting for the June 9 election to be held 2 to 6 PM at Workmen’s Hall. George Koehler faces no opposition for President, Joseph Schnecker is unopposed for Recording Secretary, while Joseph Rapp William Detling and Walter Ingram contest the offices of Corresponding and Financial Secretary. Rapp, the incumbent, is praised for faithful service. The union donated 400 to New York City strikers and welcomed the dissolution of the injunction.
Saturday June 2 1900 ad lists ladies and gents names in the Allen Anderson Bender and many others with station and misc notes. Found loose in mails items include samples pins coins a badge tickets and a convention badge.
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